The MLS Cup final presents an interesting matchup between two teams that on the surface look much alike, and yet on the pitch are likely to look very different. Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders are two of MLS’s most well-supported clubs, and both sets of fans harbor the disappointment of years worth of near-misses heading into their first finals.
But they come into the match on the back of very different seasons — Toronto mostly strolled through the regular season and have averaged over three goals a game in the playoffs. Seattle, meanwhile, just about clawed their way into the postseason and have won four of their five playoff games by a single goal.